Entrepreneurial Learning, Digital Exposure and Attitudes: Antecedents of Entrepreneurial Skills

Entrepreneurship drives economic growth and personal empowerment, yet few studies examine its development among senior high school Home Economics students. This study examines whether school and home-based learning, digital exposure, and entrepreneurial attitudes influence entrepreneurial skills among Grade 12 Home Economics students in Bukidnon, Philippines. The study involved 165 randomly selected Grade 12 students from the Home Economics and Accountancy, Business, and Management strands. Data were gathered using a validated survey questionnaire. Instruments were adapted from various sources: school-based learning Garcia & Smith, (2024); Anderson et al., (2023); Hassan & Zhang, (2023), home-based learning Lee & Park, (2024); Santos, (2023); Martinez et al., (2024), digital exposure Thompson & Lee, (2024); Kumar & Singh, (2023); Rodriguez, (2024), entrepreneurial attitudes Martinez, (2023); Rodriguez, (2024); Kumar & Park, (2023), and entrepreneurial skills Chen et al., (2023); Martinez, (2024); Rodriguez et al., (2024); Mendoza et al., (2023). Results reveal a generally positive assessment of entrepreneurial learning, with school-based learning experiences rated slightly higher than home-based learning. Exposure to digital entrepreneurship was moderate. Students exhibited highly positive attitudes toward entrepreneurship, aligning closely with their entrepreneurial intentions. Multiple regression results reveal that entrepreneurial learning, digital exposure, and attitudes toward entrepreneurship significantly influence students’ entrepreneurial skills. The findings underscore the necessity of balanced entrepreneurial education that combines structured school experiences, practical home engagement, and strong digital exposure. The study recommends boosting digital entrepreneurship and strengthening family-school ties. Future research should explore home-school integration and long-term effects on students’ entrepreneurial development.